Kids And Travel Photography At Its Best In Chau Doc, Vietnam

I can always depend on Chau Doc for kids and travel photography so this is the 3rd time I stopped by on my way to the Cambodian border.

My days spent here have been memorable every time mostly because of the Cham people who live by the riverside across town; they provided me with the warmest welcome and some very nice photos.

The little girl above has been ill and I was told this special haircut has healing powers to help her get better.

Daytrip Of Reflection To Kenh Ga, Vietnam

Kenh Ga is a popular day trip choice 20 some kilometers from the perfect travel destination of Ninh Binh.
The waterways of the village which are surrounded by picturesque karst mountains can be explored by taking a boat tour.

I had a motor bike driver take me from Ninh Binh to Kenh Ga through a maze of roads which was a tour in itself.

I can watch banana trees, rice fields, karst mountains and boys riding on water buffalos for hours.

Vietnamese Amateur Model Search For Vietnam’s Next Top Model

UPDATE:
My Southeast Asia travel photography trip ended on September 5, 2008 and now I am back in Hungary to regroup. That means at this time I cannot shoot in Vietnam with anybody but I am planning to return as soon as possible. And no, I am not looking for Hungary’s Next Top Model :)

I have received several inquires from Vietnamese American models from the USA but I only have plans to travel to and shoot in Vietnam not America.
Please use the contact form to get in touch with me if interested in future projects.

Spite that Vietnam is the home of the most naturally beautiful women Vietnamese model search has been a challenge.

Colorful Life On The Mekong River In Chau Doc, Vietnam

The reason I returned to Chau Doc, Vietnam was to take a boat ride to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

I could have crossed the Cambodian border at Ha Tien as well but I have taken many bus trips already (and many more are waiting for me) also I had a great time touring the Mekong River on a motorboat while staying in Can Tho, Vietnam.

Due to some gloomy days black and white photos were more appropriate for my last post from Chau Doc but this time the weather was more sunny so this set of pictures can be shown in color.

My Two Donations To The Make A Wish Foundation Of Vietnam

Sharing is caring! The Make A Wish Foundation is a fantastic concept and charity! Well, two days ago I had a chance to fulfill not one but two wishes of two very special people of Vietnam.

One was a 14 year old girl who’s wish was to pick pocket a tourist with a lot of money in his money belt.

The photo below of a little girl eating noodle soup at curbside is part of the series I was shooting when the theft happened.

One Hour Travel Photography In Bac Lieu, Vietnam

The photos posted here are from Bac Lieu where I made My Two Donations To The Make A Wish Foundation Of Vietnam; meaning I got pick pocketed by a 14 year old Vietnamese girl and extorted by the Police within 24 hours.

These are some of the pictures I took in the first hour of walking around (and only time I did photography) even though it was immediately obvious that this place had probably as much potential as the fantastic Soc Trang, Vietnam.

Happily The Only Tourist And Photographer In Soc Trang, Vietnam

I was excited to arrive to Soc Trang which is not mentioned in Vietnam guide books or on the internet to great extent therefore I could not research anything about it.

But at this time all I really was looking for was an authentic Vietnamese town without being hassled by motorbike drivers (too much) and seeing as few tourists as possible.

My wishes were granted, after just a few minutes of walking around there was no sign of foreigners and the town had so much to offer photography wise.

Street And Kids Photography On Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

Some people plan more than others when traveling or in life in general and some plan only a few days ahead (yours truly).

Not ahving plans has its obvious advantages and drawbacks. Most drawbacks work themselves out so this short term planning shall remain the way of this trip for now.

I have met someone who had all her 6 weeks of Vietnamese vacation planned out every step of the way to the minute. That would be too much work, too much stress and not enough freedom for me.